Smallanthus maculatus
(Cav.) H. Rob.
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What to Eat
Edible parts: Caution
Known Hazards
Where to Find It
It is a tropical plant.
Central America, Nicaragua, Panama,
Countries: Belize, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, El Salvador
How to Identify
A herb. It grows 2.5-5 m tall. The stems are 1 cm across. The leaves are oval and 9-45 cm long by 4-25 cm wide. They are hairy. The flower heads are 2 cm across.
Names & Synonyms
Polymnia maculata Cav.
